Last Friday evening’s sociable meeting to plan for our derby show on Sunday 22 July was productive and enjoyable. Gathering first at Conways, John worked his way through a lengthy list of tasks and responsibilities until just about every detail of this major operation had been discussed and delegated. Jobs were delegated to members whoContinue reading “Countdown to the Derby begins”
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Friday evening Derby planning with pints
Our inaugural summer derby last year was a great success despite the worst of luck with a passing half-day’s rain. The course was long and challenging and proved a real experience for most of our club members who had never tackled such an event before. Needless to say, the preparation of such an event onContinue reading “Friday evening Derby planning with pints”
Calendar plotted until end of September
Last Thursday’s club meeting successfully plotted a path through the next three months of this flying year. The focus for the next few weeks will be firmly on our Derby Show on Sunday 22 July. A planning meeting takes place in Conway’s Pub in Ramelton this Friday evening. There’ll be a bit of social lifeContinue reading “Calendar plotted until end of September”
AIRC National Show Jumping Championships | Entries close Thursday 5 July
We rarely have members travelling to the Show Jumping Championships in Mullingar but, if you plan to compete, remember that entries close at 3pm this Thursday, 5 July 2012. By all accounts it’s a great day’s sport at a wonderful venue. To enter online, login to your AIRC membership online account and follow the instructions.
Three show jumping opportunities in the west of Donegal
Our pals in the Gaeltachts, Tommy, Packie and Stephen, are busy with their now annual schedule of community shows, all of which are geared at families and have no riding club or pony club restrictions. Saturday 21 July Falcarragh Gymkhana (day before Derby) Show jumping on grass. Kids in the morning, adults in the afternoon.Continue reading “Three show jumping opportunities in the west of Donegal”
Clear round jumping, Friday 29 June
Tomorrow the club returns to Cyril’s arena near Milford for one of our ever-popular clear round jumping evenings. Let Orla know on 087 643 2458 if you plan to attend and what heights you’d like to have a go at. She’ll be starting with cross poles and working up through the heights, so it’s suitableContinue reading “Clear round jumping, Friday 29 June”
Club meeting planned for Thursday 28 June
It’s been a good while since we had a general club meeting! The next one will be on Thursday 28 June and everybody is welcome. We’ll plan the calendar of activity for the next few months and discuss any other issues which have accumulated over the past few months.
Ride-out cancelled as our luck runs out
We’ve got away with almost everything on the calendar this year but today our luck has run out. Not surprisingly, the ride-out planned for this evening in Stranorlar has been cancelled.
Donegal Gaeltacht crossjump cancelled
Regrettably, the Gaeltachts have made the tough decision to cancel their planned crossjump next weekend, Sunday 1 July. We still have their classic Beach Show to look forward to at the end of the month on Sunday 29 July.
Photos from last week’s training day
The Gaeltachts have sent on some lovely photos of last Sunday’s training day which will be uploaded here in due course. In the meantime, enjoy the Gallery on their site. Just look at that weather and scenery!
Letterkenny Riding Club 